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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
4
The Visiting Commission to the United States Shipping Board urges rapid construction of a thousand three thousand ton wooden freighters and submarine chasers. The effort aims to outpace German submarine production by expanding shipyards everywhere day and night and using all available labor and materials.
The article notes US breeding sows down 2.9 percent from a year ago while population grows 3 to 4 percent from two years back. Winter wheat cropland is forecast to be nearly 250 million bushels below last year’s drought affected yield. Manufacturers' Record urges widespread effort to raise more food and livestock, framing it as a moral duty to preach and teach immediately.
The Boston Herald recalls ex Queen Liliuokalani lifting the American flag over her Hawaii residence for the first time in years. The piece notes her softened views on the United States stance toward Germany and her past bitterness from the 1893 overthrow.
A scientific warning suggests southern sharks could reach the Atlantic coast this summer. Submarine chasers armed with two and four inch guns may practice on sharks while summer bathers are protected.
It is said that 28,000,000 pounds of chewing gum are consumed in the United States in a single year. It may seem like extravagance, but it is a fortunate thing in a time like this that all the raw power devoted to chewing gum is not devoted to conversation or the mastication of vittles.
A writer complains that public officers face a near impossible task to fulfill duties faithfully and efficiently without sacrificing popularity. The piece critiques political pressures and the tension between duty and public approval.
The note compares zebra style stockings to convicts and jokes about distinguishing wearers. It mentions a rumor about the czar’s escape and an odd tale about him liking snow shoveling, suggesting blame shifting for avoiding duties.
Carl Vrooman denounces wasteful citizens as traitors and food speculators as Kaiser allies. He urges framing the denunciation as a wall motto for homes and businesses to rally public sentiment.
A group of inventors express confidence in transporting a submarine and a Zeppelin to a museum of military curiosities. They claim the paired display will attract public interest and showcase advanced craft from their workshop.
A call urges society to confront its situation and replace trivial amusements with a higher standard of service and dedication to public good.
Dick Conley from Staten Island frequents the Battery and rides ferries to lower Manhattan. He eyes Mollie Newcomb, a young librarian, on nightly deck strolls. After a purse snatch bid on a subway train, Mollie spots Dick in trouble and testifies, revealing their names and starting a connection that leads to court prior to a first meeting.
An Atchison Globe item notes a contrast between a man praised for cheerfulness and a friend group lost to the one who refuses to soften facts, highlighting a conflict between blunt honesty and social charm.
Miss Doris Hinchcliffe with Frances Brooks and Marjorie McCarthy collected small subscriptions on Al Mont Street totaling $2.50 for the Winthrop branch. Contributions this week include gifts from E. H. Lees CG H. Whitey W. E. Hewitt BE G. C. Wilson Joseph L. Newton and many others with church collections noted.
Mrs G Arthur Sawyer hosted a patriotic seventh birthday party at 9 Grover Avenue Highlands for her son G A Sawyer Jr George. Guests included Virginia Day Anna Meussel Catherine Clark Miriam Clark Dubly Stevens Catherine Stevens Caroline Wingersky Edythe Sawyer Robert Freeman Joseph Kelly Paul Lawlor Leo Green. Children sang the Star Spangled Banner and waved the flag, played games, and enjoyed a grab bag and gifts.
List of names shows letters awaiting pickup at the Winthrop post office for the week ending June 23 1917. The roster includes Bonney F E Bailey Mrs L L Bryant Angelica Miss Bielski John Coffin Grace Dibble G W Hickey Mrs Katherine Longey Mrs Bessie Lifebure Mrs F Nutting Mers W J Sinclair Mrs Harry H Sturtevant Mrs M P Tighe E L Tucker Miss J J Wagnes Jennie R
Have a house or flat to let advertise it in the Winthrop Sun and Visitor newspaper to reach local renters. This classified notice invites property owners to place rental listings for timely public display.
Streetcar timetable showing service from Orient Heights Gladstone Street to Bowdoin Square via tunnel with 5.02 AM start and frequent intervals through the day. Includes night service from Gladstone Street to Devonshire, elevated lines Sullivan Square to Dudley Street, and Forest Hills routes. Edward Dana, Manager of Surface Transportation, Feb. 24, 1917.
Winthrop post office hours for weekdays are 7 am to 9 pm with 7 am to 9 am on holidays. Not open Sundays except Special Delivery mail. Collections include 7:29 am 10:50 am 2:50 pm weekdays and 6:30 pm and 9 pm. certain boxes not collected at 9 pm. A list of street boxes collected 9 pm includes many locations in Winthrop and Shirley. Superintendent D Belcher signs off.
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